Data Scientist - Belfast (Hybrid) We're looking for a Data Scientist to join an innovative tech company based in Belfast. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on using data to solve complex challenges and is motivated by the power of analytics and AI to create meaningful change. As part of the team, you'll work closely with both clients and colleagues to design, build, and deliver data-led solutions that make a real impact. While the focus is on project delivery, you'll also get the chance to shape solution design, contribute to proofs of concept, and support business growth initiatives. What You'll Do Create and deliver data science and analytics solutions across a variety of industries. Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to capture requirements, explore datasets, and validate outcomes. Build descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models that provide actionable insights. Write clean, testable code while producing clear visualisations, reports, and technical documentation. What We're Looking For Solid grounding in data analytics, data modelling, or machine learning. Proven experience contributing to data science or analytics projects within a team environment. Knowledge of collaborative development practices with version control tools (Git preferred). Understanding of Agile or SCRUM ways of working. Exposure to scoping, feasibility assessments, or prototyping in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Confident in technical discussions and capable of delivering solutions based on team guidance. Nice-to-Haves Strong Python programming expertise. Familiarity with data science/ML frameworks. Experience in NLP, tabular data analysis, or computer vision. Perks & Benefits Hybrid working policy (Belfast office). Competitive annual leave allowance. Flexitime options. Pension contribution scheme. Private healthcare. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jess Ritchie, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Benefits: Hybrid